Development
NPR board passes ambitious plan to expand digital fundraising, podcast subscriptions
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“This is really the first step in the next 50 years of NPR,” said CEO John Lansing.
People
Comings and goings: NPR promotes Yolanda Sangweni to VP, Futuro Media Group appoints Julio Ricardo Varela president …
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Yolanda Sangweni was promoted to VP of programming and new content development for NPR.
Engagement
Engagement campaign around ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ documentary promotes awareness of youth mental illness
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Sixteen stations have received grants for screenings, trainings and panel discussions tied to the documentary.
Programs/Content
GBH’s ‘Priced Out’ series addresses complex problem with multiplatform reporting
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The project tells the stories of Massachusetts residents who are facing eviction amid an increasingly expensive housing market.
People
Heather L. Reese to lead Wisconsin Public Media
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Reese succeeds Gene Purcell, who died last year.
People
Comings and goings: NPR hires ‘It’s Been a Minute’ EP, AmDoc announces promotions …
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Veralyn Williams will be EP for “It’s Been a Minute” and “The Limits with Jay Williams.”
Development
CDP partners with ROI Solutions for fundraising CRM
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CDP President Michal Heiplik said ROI Solutions was selected in part because of its focus on nonprofit organizations.
People
Comings and goings: VP Julie Shapiro to leave PRX/Radiotopia, WNXP in Nashville appoints assistant PD …
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Shapiro will become executive creative director of Novel, a U.K.-based podcast studio.
System/Policy
PBS board approves station dues increase for FY2023
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During a board meeting Thursday, PBS President Paula Kerger said the network is investing millions from designated net assets to offset cost increases linked to inflation.
System/Policy
Merged stations VPR and Vermont PBS to be named Vermont Public
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The stations announced merger plans last summer.
People
Kevin Crane named station manager of WHQR Public Media
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Crane previously worked for Nashville Public Television.
Programs/Content
Second year of Black Music City collaboration boosts support for Philadelphia artists
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The project is a collaboration among WXPN, WRTI and REC Philly, an incubator and agency that provides local artists with business advice and spaces to create.
People
Spencer Jenkins appointed CEO of Utah Education and Telehealth Network
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Jenkins most recently worked for the Utah System of Higher Education.
System/Policy
‘Vincent Chin’ rebroadcast extends Detroit Public TV’s engagement with Asian-American community
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The 40th-anniversary reairing of the DPTV documentary “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” builds on years of outreach to local Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
People
Comings and goings: WFAE names new executives, executive editor out at St. Louis Public Radio …
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WFAE appointed a chief people officer, chief revenue officer and CFO.
People
B.A. Parker joins NPR’s ‘Code Switch’ as host
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Parker will begin hosting the show with Gene Demby in July.
System/Policy
House subcommittee recommends FY23 appropriation for Next Gen Warning System
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The subcommittee’s recommendation contrasts with the Biden administration’s budget request for FY23, which did not include funding for the program.
Programs/Content
Why it’s time to reconsider how ‘All Things Considered’ can expand its service for today’s listeners
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Over the past 50 years, NPR and stations have made incremental changes to the newsmagazine to keep up with changing times. Why aren’t those conversations happening again now?